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Nothing must happen to Obi – Kwankwaso group demands probe of Benue attack

By Steve Oko The Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, South-East zone, has warned that “nothing must happen” to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, following the reported obstruction of his convoy in Benue State. The group also demanded an immediate and transparent investigation into Tuesday’s incident, warning that any attempt to […]

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NDLEA arrests fugitive kingpin linked to 49.7kg heroin shipment

By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested and repatriated Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, a suspected drug kingpin who had been on the run for more than two years following the interception of 49.70kg of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The NDLEA disclosed this […]

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Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi breaks concession deadlock, orders emergency repairs

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the immediate mobilisation of major contractors to all three sections of the troubled Benin-Asaba Road, saying public interest must take precedence over the existing concession agreement. Umahi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the condition of the highway had reached a stage […]

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Ebonyi govt condemns Abuja protest against Nwifuru

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has condemned a reported protest in Abuja against Governor Francis Nwifuru, describing the demonstration and narratives surrounding it as politically motivated. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwah Omebeh, stated this while briefing journalists at his office at the Old Government House, Abakaliki. Omebeh said although […]

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Benue govt demands name of alleged aide who blocked Obi convoy

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, Tersoo Kula, has challenged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to name the aide they alleged was responsible for blocking Obi from visiting Yelewata community in the state.

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FG must resolve Nigeria’s literacy crisis – NAS

By Jeremiah Urowayino The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has demanded urgent and concrete action on the literacy crisis in Nigeria. NAS/PC, in a statement by the NAS Cap’n, Dr Charles Meribole, entitled ‘’Rewriting the Future: A National Emergency on Literacy, to mark 2026 International Literacy Day’’ noted that the 18.3 million out-of-school children […]

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